Attended Carleton College (1982-1983), earned Bachelor of Arts in English and Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Missouri - Columbia (1984-1987), magna cum laude

HOMETOWN

Columbia, Missouri

Dr. Thomas enjoys being outside in nature—gardening, hiking, bicycling, camping, and canoeing. She lives in Columbia with her husband, Ian, and their dog, Jake. Their two children are in college. She strives to help parents give their children the healthiest start in life, preventing disease through nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, vaccination against disease, and addressing behavioral, developmental, and mental health issues as they arise. Outside of Tiger Pediatrics, she works to promote the availability of fresh, healthy food for everyone, and safe, easily available places for all children and their families to be active outdoors.